Урок -проект "Культурная жизнь в Беларуси"

Урок – проект

«Заседание в клубе «Оратор»

Oratory club

The main idea behind this club is to nurture confidence, creativity and imagination amongst the students. Club aims to encourage students to read broadly, articulate their thoughts expressively and to understand texts that have influenced society and culture over the years. 

The aim of this activity to bare the oratory strength in the pupils and students. It builds confidence in them to face the crowd and make correct speeches. The club also assists in the development of their writing skills.

Teacher: Each of us was in a situation where the beliefs of the communicator required more than beautiful words. The art of oratory is of particular importance in our age of communications. Today, under the art of silver tongue means a kind of monologue, intended to appeal to a certain audience with the purpose of persuasion. Competent speech has always been considered the key to success. It should be remembered that public speaking is not an inborn talent, it is possible and necessary to train and develop. The science of rhetoric is a science, like physics, chemistry, and, with some effort, anyone can learn it.

Today we will talk about the basic principles of oratory. What you need to know in order to be a good speaker. Try to search for necessary information doing interesting tasks.

If you do riddles correctly, you will know what help you articulate. Make this task in groups. (2 groups)

1) 1=t, e=g “

2) 3=p ‘ “

3) ‘”’

(Answers are tongue, lips, jaw.)

You are right. Our speech is clear and distinct thanks to our tongue, sincere and sonorous thanks to our lips. Our jaw gives volume of sound and confidence.

There some rules for a good orator:

1. The first phrases should not be composed of long and complex sentences.

2. Do not be afraid to seem ridiculous, funny.

3. It is necessary to give information in an unusual way to engage a listener.

4. The quotations launch the mechanism of co-creation.

Your next task is to match the beginning and the end of great quotations.

1. A dream doesn't become reality through magic;

2. Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.

3. All our dreams can come true

4. It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent,

5. Do one thing every day

6. Great minds discuss ideas;

a. if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney

b. that scares you." -- Eleanor Roosevelt

c. it takes sweat, determination, and hard work."-Colin Powell

d. average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." -- Eleanor Roosevelt

e. but the one most responsive to change." -- Charles Darwin

f. The important thing is not to stop questioning." -- Albert Einstein

Answers:  "A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work."-Colin Powell

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." -- Albert Einstein

"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney

It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." -- Charles Darwin

"Do one thing every day that scares you." -- Eleanor Roosevelt

"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." -- Eleanor Roosevelt

Great job!

Your speech will be bright and memorable if you follow some tips. Your next task is to fill the gaps in these tips.

Do not use … phrases. The simpler, the more understandable.

Include more clarifying … in speech.

Place pauses and … correctly to make speech logical.

Use visualization.

(Dubious, details, stresses.)

You know there are 4 psycho types. Each psychotype has its characteristics. You should make a puzzle if you want to know these character traits. (cut pictures with words on the other side)

(Leader – principal, inflexible; mother – sensitive, sincere; mechanic - fundamental, facts and figures; motivator – emotional, pathetic)

Now, let’s show your oratorical skills. Use the information you’ve just received. Make up you texts about Belarus in the sphere of culture and art. Use some reference phrases and clusters.

Task: Imagine you are a travel agent. You need to attract tourists interested in culture and art. Start with …. The Republic of Belarus organizes and takes an active part in different international cultural events.

Task: Imagine that you are talking to a foreign friend who wants to visit any cultural festival held in Belarus. Choose an international cultural event and convince your foreign friend that it's worth visiting.

Reference phrases and clusters:

International Art Festival "Slavyansky Bazaar".

… annually held in Vitebsk.

….was organized on July 18, 1992.

….to promote art, friendship and mutual understanding within the international community.

….from 46 countries

….includes concerts of music stars, concerts of young singers, folk songs concerts, fashion shows, the international contest of beauty "Miss Slavyanka", the days of the national culture, the holiday of ballet, "Jazz Club", "The City of Craftsmen", photo exhibitions, "Disco Bazaar" and "Theatrical Meetings".

….are Maxim Sapatkov (2003), Peotr Elfimov (2004), Polina Smolova (2005), Alyona Lanskaya (2011) and Alexey Gross (2016).

International Bard Music and Fishing Festival

… started in 2010 on the shore of the Chigirinskoye Water Reservoir in Mogilev Region.

…. held in the open air and integrates music, sport and outdoor activities.

…. from the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Baltic States and the European Union.

…..includes the contest of bard songs "Guitar Rounds", concerts of guitar poetry, instrumental and classic guitar music, fishing contest and master classes in fishing.

… new projects: Women's Fishing Contest, Youth Bard Song Academy and Not Only Jazz Show. (2013)

The "International Competition of National Cuisines"

… demonstrate their cooking skills.

The main dish …..

….. the world's largest pot of fish broth (3, 200 liters) which was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.(2013)

International Festival of Young Talents "The Earth Under White Wings".

….. was created on the initiative of children in 1998 in Gomel

….. on the anniversary of the Chernobyl Disaster.

….. to gather talented children from all over the world

….. a symbol of a happy childhood.

…... is "Life goes on!"

…. support of-gifted performers and expansion of international cultural relations.

International Folk Art Festival "Wreath of Friendship".

….. was organized in 2003 in Bobruisk, Mogilev Region.

…. are the development and strengthening of the international cultural relations and popularization of folk art and traditions.

…. from more than 30 countries

…. national cultural traditions in singing, music, choreography.

…. get acquainted with the folk culture of other countries

….. music concerts and art exhibitions.

Match the event and the place where it is held (some places can be chosen more than once).

Answers: 1- Vitebsk, 2- Minsk, 3- Mogilev Region, 4- Mogilev, 5- Gomel, 6- Bobruisk, 7- Brest, 8- Minsk, 9- Vitebsk, 10- Gomel Region, 11- Minsk, 12- Nesvizh, 13- Mogilev.

Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give reasons for your opinion using the facts from the previous exercises.

1. Hosting so many international cultural forums Belarus promotes friendship and mutual understanding within the international community.

2. The Republic of Belarus hosts several exclusive and prestigious international cultural events.

3. Belarus is a talented nation.

Подведение итогов. Рефлексия.